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First turntable advice

I've always just used digital but would like to start playing vinyl although I expect to keep primary focus with digital. Since I really know nothing about turntables I want something novice friendly that will sound decent with my system. Generally I prefer used but don.t know if that is practical.
System details:
Marsh 400 amp, audio research ls26 preamp, MIT shotgun cables, proac d38 speakers,simaudio 3.3 cd
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schubert
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Project would sound better IF you put a better cart like a Nagoka, Denon etc. Rega probaly would if you did the same. Its your money.
IMO Rega carts are dogs.
schubert
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Pro-ject Carbon Debut at $399 is the usual suspect, decent arm with decent cartridge included.
schubert
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Don't buy used, you already said you know nothing about turntables, buy a new one with cartridge already installed.

A new $299 TT with cart correctly installed will sound better than the best one in the world without the cartridge correctly installed, and the chance in buying a used table set-up right is one in 10.
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